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How to Take a Structured Summer Break this Year

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Today, I am discussing how to take a structured summer break, but first, the backstory… We are year-round homeschoolers, sort of. I didn’t set out to homeschool year-round. I wanted our summer days to be filled with all-you-can-eat-watermelon and rootbeer popsicles, sandy toes and cannonballs, shooting stars, and fireflies. But my kids crave structure. Whenever…

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3 Stupid-Simple Summer Sanity Savers

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Today, I am sharing 3 stupid-simple summer sanity savers. These ridiculously simple hacks are helping me muddle through this pandemic muck. I almost didn’t write this post because, as I said, they are stupid-simple, but if they help one homeschool parent, I’ll be thrilled. When you are finished reading, I’d love for you to share your…

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10 Amazing Homeschool Subscriptions

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Today, I am sharing some of our favorite tried-and-true homeschool subscriptions. These subscriptions are perfect for homeschoolers, public school families, or for gift giving.  Below, you’ll find a list of our top ten homeschool subscriptions from over the years, including our top pick. (The rest of the list is in random order!) 10 Amazing Subscription Options for…

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How to Make Space for Mental Health in Your Homeschool

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Last week, I shared a super simple homeschool routine for those who are trying to navigate a new normal in the wake of the pandemic. Today, I’d like to share some strategies for prioritizing mental health in your homeschool. I feel like the entire globe needs a mental health day right about now! I can’t…

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Oversized Picture Books from Candlewick Press for the Win!

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Do you love oversized picture books? I sure do! Today, I’d like to share several fantastic oversized nonfiction books from Candlewick Press. If you’ve been following us for any length of time, you understand that I am a book lover. We start our day with “Coffee and Books” and we end our day with books…

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Homeschooling 6th Grade: Resources by Subject

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Are you homeschooling 6th grade?  Today, I am sharing some of our favorite homeschool resources to use with 6th graders. I hope you find something that your 6th grader will love! Homeschooling 6th Grade: Resources by Subject Homeschooling 6th Grade: A quick note I always say that we are “curriculum dabblers” and it’s true! We…

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